Shed-O-Vation

Project Details

Project Name
Shed-O-Vation
Location
Seattle WA
Project Types
Single Family
Shared By
Best Practice
Project Status
Built
Year Completed
2021
Size
217 ft²
Team
Cabinetry : Sound Builders NW + William Lloyd
Room or Space

Project Description

Best Practice originally designed the Shed-O-Vation as part of their Backyard Bump-Out project completed in 2018. When COVID forced these homeowners to confront the need to accommodate working and exercising from home, they reconsidered how to integrate these essential functions into a new home-life reality. With this in mind, they tapped the design team at Best Practice Architecture to devise a plan that reimagined and enlarged the existing backyard storage shed to provide much-needed relief. The design team transformed what was once a simple, utilitarian modern box to store bikes, exercise gear, and yard tools into a home office and multi-functional exercise studio with ample storage.

The contemporary aesthetic recalls the design elements from the primary house renovation, with each design decision carefully considered for function, multi-use, and comfort. Best Practice incorporated a large accordion glass door with a concrete bench seat to provide abundant natural light and connect the studio to the surrounding landscape. Wood-paneled cabinets expertly organize and conceal equipment while also creating a pleasant and clutter-free environment for both work and respite.

Upcoming Events

  • Build-to-Rent Conference

    JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge

    Register Now
  • Reimagining Sense of Place: Materiality, Spatial Form, and Connections to Nature

    Webinar

    Register for Free
  • Homes that Last: How Architects Are Designing a Resilient Future

    Webinar

    Register Now
All Events